puppy recomendation - Page 1

I would be more concerned about the quality of the puppy and how much of a match it was to what my needs were. Start by finding someone that has the type of dogs you are looking for and get advice from them.

If you are dead-set on an import, I would recommend that you get it through an established breeder that regularly imports dogs and puppies. Better yet, if that breeder is close to you. Do not rely totally on internet ads. Find someone whose puppies and dogs are in trials and shows. Go directly to their website contact info instead of through an ad as some might be scammers masquerading as this breeder.

However, you will pay a lot more $$$$$ for an imported pyppy or dog simply because of the cost and the fact that it is an import. A lot of times people will import only higher quality pups as you can get pet dogs anywhere.  

A reputable breeder will often help you choose the best pup for you - so you have to be honest. If you are caught in any inaccuracies, they will most likely refuse to sell any puppy to you.

If you can, go to local breed shows and actually meet the breeders or check out their pups. Some may have pups available with them.

In the end, the more homework you do, the happier you will be. This should not be an impulse purchase. If it is, you are wasting your money and the life of a dog that might have found a happy, permanent home elsewhere. Remember, you are not just buying an expensive designer handbag or a foreign car.

Just a quick note: "von Lotta" has some super pups sired by Figo. Don't think they are imports but I know Yuliya will work with you (as well as Nadia of "von den Oher Tannen") to help you get the best fit pup for you. And their prices are reasonable. (Cheap dogs tend to come from scammers.)

Registering an import pup is done regularly. Importing a dog is easy especially if you live near a major airport. Cost of shipping from europe is not that much more expensive than shipping from one coast to another. Its always best to see the pups. Let the breeder know what you are looking for in a pup. When importing you can negociate price. Let them know what your ceiling price is including shipping. Goood luck and let us know what you decide.

Kyle
 

thank u all i'm leaning for into an import possibly but i will ask how much will i have to pay for the importing paperwork or if i change my mind im gonna buy a AKC from import parents what do you guys think 

I think you can get quality dogs here in the states

I worry why is paperwork, AKC or otherwise, is so important.

Having AKC registration is important for anyone that wants to compete themselves or breed dogs in the states so they can compete in AKC events. The vast majority of pups are going to go to homes that if they compete at all, are going to do it in an AKC event. As much as I like IPO - even though I loathe tracking - I would give it up completely if I had to and do only agility. I can trial in agility almost every weekend year round and it's a whole lot of fun! Can't do that without my AKC registration.

@greyhoundgirl  that is correct